Is MedStar Health a good company to work for?

MedStar Health has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,893 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at MedStar Health to a friend and 74% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about MedStar Health have been left by employees working as Clinic Assistant , Patient Care Technician and Physician Assistant .

Does MedStar Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MedStar Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MedStar Health. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MedStar Health?

79% of MedStar Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MedStar Health 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MedStar Health?

Registered Nurse (127) , Medical Assistant (43) , Registered Nurse, BSN (35) , Physical Therapist (31) , Manager (23) , Administrative Assistant (22) , Physician Assistant (22) , Nurse Practitioner (18) , Clinic Assistant (17) , Physician (17) , Director (16) , Patient Services Coordinator (15) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (13) , Office Assistant (13) , Patient Care Technician (11)

What are the pros of working at MedStar Health according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and competitive" ((in 228 reviews)); "Good pay and doing something meaningful for patients" ((in 85 reviews)); "Great coworkers are great." ((in 51 reviews)); "The crew an supervising staff was great." ((in 49 reviews)); "People and because it’s a fairly large organization; the ability move around while staying under the MedStar umbrella is great." ((in 48 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MedStar Health according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lack of team recognition" ((in 105 reviews)); "Manager was not open to new ideas at all and wanted to run the department like the 1800s." ((in 32 reviews)); "Low salary( compared to market salary)" ((in 28 reviews)); "3. Upper management is absent and rarely communicates with staff directly." ((in 25 reviews)); "No work life balance at corporate office" ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about MedStar Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MedStar Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at MedStar Health in 2026.

What are the top reviewed MedStar Health locations?

Washington , Baltimore , Columbia , Leonardtown , Olney , Clinton , White Marsh , Rosedale , Arlington , Silver Spring , Annapolis , Waldorf , Nottingham , Hyattsville , McLean , Bel Air , Brandywine , Ellicott City , Rockville , Elkridge , Bethesda , Chevy Chase , Southern MD Facility , Upper Marlboro , Timonium , Alexandria , Bowie , Lanham , Maryland City , Mitchellville

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MedStar Health reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,774 total reviews)

Kenneth A. Samet

87% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

MedStar Health has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,774 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MedStar Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Oct 5, 2024

Understaffed

Psc representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

MedStar strives to be at the top of the healthcare field. They do offer decent benefits and provide a professional environment.

Cons

Due to corporate agendas, MedStar is chronically understaffed. This creates working conditions conducive to burnout.

MedStar Health Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. While we are happy to hear that you enjoy our professional environment and comprehensive benefits, it’s disheartening to hear you aren't satisfied with all aspects of your employment. We want to share your staffing concerns with the most appropriate leaders on our team. If you’re willing to share additional details about your experience, please fill out our anonymous associate feedback form: bit.ly/msheff. We appreciate your feedback and are always interested learning how we can provide a better associate experience. – MedStar Health Community Manager

4.0

Oct 3, 2024

Jobs is decent

Application analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Time off amount is fairly good

Cons

Small increases of maybe 2.5% every year

MedStar Health Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad to hear you’re value our PTO policy. Your feedback is valuable to us. Thank you for choosing MedStar Health! - MedStar Health Community Manager

5.0

Oct 2, 2024

Great place to work!

Admin- manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance, benefits, professional development opportunities, networking opportunities, and culture.

Cons

Resource constraints and possible burnout

MedStar Health Response

Thank you for your glowing review. We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the work-life balance and development opportunities we offer. Your insights help us grow stronger together. Thank you for choosing MedStar Health! - MedStar Health Community Manager

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Jobs at MedStar Health

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